Monday, May 7, 2012

May 2012 Events: Ohio Birth Parent Group

Upcoming Events - MAY 2012


Birthmother's Day Ceremony
Saturday May 12th, 2pm-4pm
Center for Families and Children, 4500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Join members of OBG for Adoption Network Cleveland's 20th annual Birthmother's Day Ceremony, a special program honoring the unique journeys of birthmothers. Open to all birthmothers, their families, friend and allies.

Film Screening- Adopted: For the Life of Me
Tuesday May 15th, 7pm

Psychology Building, Room 0010, The Ohio State University
Join OBG for a free film screening and discussion of Adopted: For the Life of Me, a documentary exploring the politics of sealed adoption records in the U.S. Learn about the laws in Ohio that restrict adopted adults' access to their original birth certificates.

May Birthparent Meeting
Sunday May 20th, 2-5pm
This month's meeting will be a casual potluck for birthparents at Kate Livingston's house. For details and to RSVP, email ohiobirthparents@gmail.com


In Case You Missed Us in April...

  • "Building Relationship Across Boundaries", OBG's second open meeting drew almost 30 participants!
  • OSU's 2012 MFA Thesis Exhibition featured new work inspired by the experience of birthmotherhood
  • 2 OBG birthparents spoke to prospective adoptive parents at NCALP's Adoption Academy at Nationwide Children's Hospital
  • 2 OBG birthparents were featured guests on on April 18th

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